Question 1

Which statement is TRUE?

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A)  Americans are less concerned about global warming than Australians and Europeans.
B)  Australians and Europeans are less concerned about global warming than Americans.
C)  Americans are as concerned about global warming as Australians and Europeans.
D)  The world is equally concerned about global warming.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Research in social psychology indicates that all the following actions are likely to contribute to a sustainable future EXCEPT

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A)  engaging in volunteer work.
B)  forming close,supportive relationships.
C)  being optimistiC.
D)  surrounding oneself with desirable possessions.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

According to the text,a global environmental disaster is being caused by

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A)  the spread of disease.
B)  deforestation of the forests.
C)  increasing consumption.
D)  both increasing population and consumption.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Describe the effects of global warming.

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Question 5

All of the following have been linked to an enhanced quality of life EXCEPT

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A)  having close,supportive relationships.
B)  volunteering.
C)  engaging in upward social comparison.
D)  being involved in less expensive leisure activities.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

According to Zhang et al.(2011) ,economic downturns and war can be traced back to

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A)  population growth.
B)  climate fluctuations.
C)  consumption.
D)  religion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following has NOT been linked to the decrease in birth rates in less-developed countries?

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A)  food security
B)  the education of women
C)  global warming
D)  the empowerment of womenE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Bill is being promoted rapidly in his new company.According to social comparison phenomenon,as he climbs the ladder,Bill is LEAST likely to compare his progress with

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A)  people at his current level.
B)  people who are above his current level.
C)  people who are below his current level.
D)  where he was at his last job.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Findings from the National Opinion Research Center surveys of 50,000 Americans report 26 percent of those who rarely or never attend religious services say they are
_____,while 48 percent of those attending multiple times weekly said they are _____.

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A)  unhappy;happy
B)  happy;unhappy
C)  happy;happy
D)  very happy;very happyE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

When asked if he believes in global warming,Steve says,"no way - I had to dig my car out of 5 ice storms last winter." Steve is basing his opinion on

Accepted Answer

A)  the availability heuristic.
B)  the representativeness heuristic.
C)  overconfidence.
D)  an illusion of control.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Technological advances will help sustain the planet because of

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A)  reduced cost.
B)  increased consumption.
C)  less waste created.
D)  greater availability of goods.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Steve strives for intimacy,personal growth,and ways to contribute to his community,whereas Ben works at "getting ahead" financially.In all likelihood

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A)  they will be equally happy.
B)  Steve will be happier.
C)  Ben will be happier.
D)  we cannot predict who will be happier.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Exploding populations and increasing consumption have produced serious interrelated problems of all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  deforestation.
B)  climate destabilization.
C)  decreased carbon monoxide.
D)  depletion of wild fish.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Describe the pattern of changes that have occurred in personal income,happiness,and depression since 1957 in the United States.

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Question 15

According to the text,global warming effects do NOT include

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A)  increased hurricanes and heat waves.
B)  rising seas.
C)  less flooding in the rainy seasons.
D)  grazing lands turning into desert.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What is NOT seen as an environmental change?

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A)  Extreme weather events are increasing
B)  Plant and animal species are migrating northward
C)  More atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane than before
D)  Record lows are outnumbering record lowsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Define and provide an example of the upward social comparison.

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Question 18

Who is most likely to report experiencing a higher quality of life?

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A)  Chris,a psychology professor who focuses on his marriage,personal growth,and his volunteer efforts with the homeless
B)  Sally,an attorney who is saving up for a condo on the beach,a nose job,and a new Mercedes.
C)  Ryan,a house painter who is just trying to make ends meet every month.
D)  Julia,a housewife who has been married for 20 years.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

How have the values of U.S.college students changed since 1971?

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Question 20

Which of the following is one way to reduce individual consumption?

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A)  increase income tax
B)  regulate birth rates
C)  provide incentives for conservation behaviors
D)  create a one-world economyE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 16: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

According to the text,global warming effects do NOT include

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Describe the effects of global warming.

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Technological advances will help sustain the planet because of

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What is NOT seen as an environmental change?

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Exploding populations and increasing consumption have produced serious interrelated problems of all of the following EXCEPT

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Findings from the National Opinion Research Center surveys of 50,000 Americans report 26 percent of those who rarely or never attend religious services say they are _____,while 48 percent of those attending multiple times weekly said they are _____.

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Define and provide an example of the upward social comparison.

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Steve strives for intimacy,personal growth,and ways to contribute to his community,whereas Ben works at "getting ahead" financially.In all likelihood

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Which of the following has NOT been linked to the decrease in birth rates in less-developed countries?

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When asked if he believes in global warming,Steve says,"no way - I had to dig my car out of 5 ice storms last winter." Steve is basing his opinion on

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All of the following have been linked to an enhanced quality of life EXCEPT

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Research in social psychology indicates that all the following actions are likely to contribute to a sustainable future EXCEPT

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How have the values of U.S.college students changed since 1971?

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Who is most likely to report experiencing a higher quality of life?

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Bill is being promoted rapidly in his new company.According to social comparison phenomenon,as he climbs the ladder,Bill is LEAST likely to compare his progress with

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According to the text,a global environmental disaster is being caused by

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Describe the pattern of changes that have occurred in personal income,happiness,and depression since 1957 in the United States.

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Which statement is TRUE?

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Which of the following is one way to reduce individual consumption?

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According to Zhang et al.(2011) ,economic downturns and war can be traced back to

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